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Hamilton VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hamilton, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Hamilton VIC is 10,346 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hamilton is $693 per week ($36,036 per year). Median rent in Hamilton is $235 per week ($1,018 per month). Hamilton has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Hamilton has a population density of 52.2 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Hamilton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hamilton is $1,083.
There were 1,135 recorded offences in Hamilton in 2025-25, a rate of 110 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (291 offences).
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Hamilton Population
Hamilton Median Income & Rent
Hamilton Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Hamilton Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Hamilton Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Hamilton Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Hamilton Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Hamilton Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Hamilton Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Hamilton Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Hamilton Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Hamilton Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Hamilton Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Hamilton Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Hamilton Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Hamilton Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Hamilton Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Hamilton School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Hamilton Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Hamilton Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Hamilton Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Hamilton How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Hamilton Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Hamilton Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Hamilton Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Hamilton Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Hamilton Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Hamilton Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Hamilton Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Hamilton Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Hamilton Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Hamilton Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Hamilton When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Hamilton Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Hamilton Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Hamilton Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Hamilton Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Hamilton Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1,135 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Hamilton Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamilton
What is the population of Hamilton VIC?
The population of Hamilton VIC is 10,346 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 52.2 people per km².Hamilton is ranked #611 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Hamilton?
The median personal income in Hamilton VIC is $693 per week, or $36,036 per year.The median household income is $1,247 per week.Family income is $1,652 per week.Hamilton is ranked #5,619 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Hamilton?
Median rent in Hamilton VIC is $235 per week ($1,018 per month).Rent represents 18.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hamilton ranks #6,749 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Hamilton?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hamilton VIC is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Hamilton?
The median age in Hamilton VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Hamilton a good suburb to live in?
Hamilton is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 10,346.The median income is $693/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21129. All dollar figures in AUD.